Models of Disability: Is the Glass Half-Full or Half-Empty?
Consider how disability has been viewed through the ages, and how you might be viewing disability today.
Access Granted
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Resisting the urge to say "Get a New Job!"
When I first started doing technical assistance, I struggled with resisting the urge to tell people to leave the situation in which their rights are being violated
It Takes a Team to Win
I explain my path to becoming an elite para cyclist through a support network and make a comparison to the ADA.
Crafting the Message
The 2020 elections are around the corner and I believe it is time for people with disabilities to step up and craft the messages we want to hear from candidates. It is our responsibility to demand that talking points are not always about us
Labor Pains
The first Monday in September is the annual American holiday called Labor Day. It’s commonly celebrated with picnics, parades, cook-outs, retail sales, and for many, a day off from work. Kind of ironic.
A Common Sense Approach to the ADA
I have been with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center for almost two years. In my time, I've learned the importance of giving a voice to individuals with disabilities who need accessibility.
Never Undervalue Your Experience
Good intentions can sometimes be undermining to people with disabilities, people with disabilities should not give permission to other people to invalidate their life experiences, and all people should see the value in exercising empathy. A recent experience of mine that brought these concepts to the surface.
Universal Design is a Good Design: The Seven Principles
The intent of universal design is to simplify life for everyone by making products, communications, and the built environment more usable by as many people as possible at little or no extra cost. Universal design benefits people of all ages and abilities.
Dog Days of Summer
Summer – and service dogs – are HOT topics!
Designing Inclusive Presentations
There are many things you can do to ensure your presentations are accessible and inclusive.